Local events and happenings for the coming week
MUSEUM MUSINGS
The Signal Hill Historical Society will have a general meeting open to the public today at 6:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Library, 1770 East Hill St. Call Frank Virga at (562) 961-8735. On the agenda is a discussion of the proposed Signal Hill Historical Museum.
EMOTIONAL RESCUE
The Disabled Resources Center will be offering “Dealing with your Emotions” on October 10 at 1:30 p.m. with Pam Krug from Long Beach Community Hospital as the presenter. The presentation will take place at the Disabled Resources Center at 2750 E. Spring St. Suite 100. Call Cheryl Wilson at (562) 427-1000 ext.23.
AN ODE TO DEAD PRESIDENTS?
Koo’s Art Center, 540 East Broadway, will host kunst AmeriCO.nia!, an art extravaganza dedicated to our consumer culture and its never ending race to the bottom, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit www.thejonesparty.com.
GET OUTDOORSY
The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 East Spring St., offers plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and involvement this fall, including classes and plant sales. Weaving Baskets, Weaving Stories, on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m,, will feature a naturalist telling stories about how the first native people survived in harmony with the land; participants will also weave baskets out of natural materials. Cost is $3 per person. For Simple Saturdays, on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., discover new and simple ways to live more in harmony with the earth with botanist Eric Zahn explaining the benefits and beauties of native plants. Call (562) 570-1745 for reservations and more info.
THINKING PINK
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Sunday October 12 a special “Think Pink” Sunday Sippers tours beautiful Long Beach on The Big Red Bus with $5 of each ticket price being donated to the local Breast Cancer Angels, as well as a portion of the proceeds from all wine bottle sales. Those interested can purchase tickets via each participating location but should purchase them in advance to ensure a spot. The afternoon starts with the first tasting at Morry’s at 3:30 p.m, at CasaVino at 4 p.m. and Gaslamp at 4:30 p.m. For tickets, call (562) 433-0405 or email reservations@morrys.com.
MAKE YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER PROUD
The October selection for the Bixby Knolls Literary Society is Native Son by Richard Wright. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at the Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Avenue. The discussion will be led by Dr. Richard Yarborough, who has lectured and published widely on African American literature and U. S. popular culture, with essays on writers such as Frederick Douglass, Charles W. Chesnutt, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Wright. Call (562) 595-0081.
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association is offering a free security seminar entitled “Prepare your Business for the Holidays: Security for Your Business” Wednesday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. as part of its Business Tools & Workshops program. The seminar will take place at the Long Beach Police Department North Division Substation Community Room, 4891 Atlantic Avenue. To reserve a spot, emai info@bixbyknollsinfo.com or call (562) 595-0081.
A LITERAL GROUNDBREAKING
In conjunction with October Arts Month in Long Beach, Westerly School is breaking ground for the Raymond F. Bizjack Arts Village on Wednesday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The community is invited to attend the event at 2950 East 29th Street in Long Beach. Those interested in attending the groundbreaking ceremony should RSVP to Christine Downie at (562) 981-3151.
‘TIS THE SEASON
For those 16 to 24 years old looking for seasonal employment, there will be a hiring event on Thursday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s Youth Opportunity Center, 3447 Atlantic Avenue. Get ready for the event by attending a Work Readiness Workshop today from 3:30 p.m. at the Center. Call (562) 570-4700 or visit www.hireayouth.com.
KEEPING AN EYE ON I
The California Heights Neighborhood Association October Community Meeting will host Mayor Bob Foster Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in the Petroleum Club Lounge, 3636 Linden Avenue. The mayor will discuss Measure I.
WALK THE WALK
Support Miller Children’s Hospital in “Walk Across America,” a nationwide three-mile walk. Proceeds will help Miller and other children’s hospitals across the nation tackle the toughest health issues facing kids. “Walk Across America” takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at 8 a.m. at California State University, Long Beach. To register to walk on behalf of Miller Children’s Hospital, visit www.togetherforkids.org.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
The Long Beach League of Women Voters will present an in-depth look at several of the more lengthy and complex measures on the November 4 ballot: Propositions 1a, 6, 7, 9 and 11. The League invites the public to attend this meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Angelo Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Avenue in Lakewood. Call Phyllis O’Connor at (562) 438-5478 or go to http://lba.ca.lwvnet.org.
